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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.26, 1,256.22 and 631.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.26, 1,256.22 and 631.39 is: 870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.26 : 1,256.22 = 631.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.26/1,256.22 = 631.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.26x = 1,256.22 × 631.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.26x = 793,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,164.75/911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.40

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